Her name means ‘Star’ and Stella really is one ⭐

Stella, our cute therapy dog, visited young patients and their families on our children’s ward to give out furry cuddles.

Delighted Janelle, pictured, said: 'Stella made my pains all go away.'

Thank you Stella owner Elena ❤️

📢If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

📞 Call 111
💻 Go online at nhs.uk/111
🤳 Or use the #NHS App

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

If you have any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, it’s important to get them checked by your GP.

#BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

💬 'I’m proud to be admin staff. I help colleagues by organising their diaries and taking minutes. Knowing I’ve made a colleague’s day easier is the best.'

Shani McHugh, Service Coordinator in Patient Services at ESTH, is our #Teamgesh staff story ❤️

epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/our-staff…

On Friday, our three musketeers attended a@WallingtonGroup event in Sutton.
Even the sun was shining! What a success!

We showcased and discussed our:
👉Hospital Charity
👉Voluntary Services
👉People's Panel
👉Building Your Future Hospitals

Thank you everyone who turned up 🙂

We are so lucky to have talented head gardener John Greco/The Blossom Warrior at our hospitals.
Here's some examples of his work at St George's NHS FT as photographed by Jennifer Doman🙂

Meet Praleena, a senior physiotherapist Epsom and St Helier NHS. Growing up Praleena watched lots of health programmes on TV. From then on, all she ever wanted to do was work in healthcare – and become the first person in her family to do so: orlo.uk/IiGwg #TeamSWLNHS

We are so proud of our team at St George's Hospital ❤️

Mondays are usually our busiest day at all our emergency departments.

If you, a loved one or a friend feel unwell and can’t get a GP appointment please remember there are alternative services available.

💻 NHS 111 online when it's urgent
🚶 Pharmacies for minor health concerns

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go please use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

☎️ You can call 111

💻 Go online at nhs.uk/111

📱 Or use the #NHS App.

James Blythe is the Managing Director at ESTH and will be taking on his fifth ultramarathon next month.

This time he will raise funds for Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity 🏥

You can hear more about why he is doing the challenge and how to donate at esthcharity.org.uk/ultramarathon 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

If you’re registered with a GP in England and aged 56-64 the NHS will send you a #BowelCancer testing kit.

Please use it because catching bowel cancer early reduces your chances of getting seriously ill or dying.

More about #BowelCancer AwarenessMonth at nhs.uk/bowel

You can book your spring Covid vaccine online or on the NHS App if you are eligible.

Appointments will start from 22 April and you don't need to wait to
be invited.

💻To find out more and to book your jab go to nhs.uk/book-vaccine

💬 'I’m extremely organised – I have a notebook and a list for everything, so my job suits my personality perfectly.'

Meet Shani McHugh, Service Coordinator in Patient Services at ESTH, who is this week's #Teamgesh staff story ❤️

epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/news/our-staff…

April is #BowelCancer Awareness month and did you know your next poo could save your life?

If you’ve received a #BowelCancer testing kit through the post please use it and don’t forget to send it back.

Find out more by visiting nhs.uk/bowel

If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions living with a silent killer without knowing it.

High blood pressure can pose significant health risks but is highly treatable.

To find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check click here: qrco.de/benI0T

Meet some of the Queen Bees who are walking 15 miles to help cancer patients 🐝

Seven Queen Bees, who work at Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, will take part in the Marsden March from Chelsea to Sutton 🚶‍♀️

You can make a donate here march.royalmarsden.org/fundraisers/qu…

📢If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

📞 Call 111
💻 Go online at nhs.uk/111
🤳 Or use the #NHS App

Did you know that high blood pressure usually has no symptoms?

The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test.

To find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks near you, without needing to book, click here: qrco.de/benI0T

We celebrated #AdminDay yesterday to recognise the important role our admin teams play, every day

Group Chief Executive Jac Totterdell thanked admin staff across our entire Group at the start of the day before visiting some of our teams in action.

#Teamgesh